Our pet projects are making a difference

Friday

Jun 16, 2017 at 12:01 AMJun 16, 2017 at 12:11 PM

By Jacqie Stansfield

How many of you know RCSPCA for its spay/ neuter, Trap-Neuter-Return, or adoption programs? Maybe you know we have school programs; others may know we have a Catwill/Dogwill Thriftstore. However you may have interacted with us, you may not know our complete story.

Our spay/neuter department has shown there is a real need in our community for a reduced fee program. The first and third Saturday of every month are sign-up days, which have people lined up and out the door. As many as 28 pets can be assigned a date on the calendar for their surgeries.

Trap Neuter Return, our feral cat outreach, is making tremendous inroads into the cat colonies that exist within our community.You may have seen the collection boxes in businesses around town. This program depends on donations, so please help our committed team of volunteers reduce the reproduction of feral cats.

Our adoption program includes puppies and adult dogs. These are fostered in experienced homes; they come to us at any age. They are vaccinated, wormed, bathed and microchipped — ready to enter their “furever” homes. We do not accept pets at our building as we are not licensed to hold them there; instead you can call 336-672-1600 if you have a pet to surrender. To volunteer with this program fill out a form online at randolphspca.com.

The Education team consists of retired teachers who teach a six-week course on Bite Prevention and Pet Responsibility in four elementary schools in Randolph County. Again, if you think you can help … well, you know what to do.

Many of you know our Catwill/Dogwill Thriftstore for its good prices and clean, organized, eclectic collection of furniture, household wares and jewelry. We always need donations of furniture, kitchen wares or almost anything. except clothing. Clean out those cupboards and closets, basements and attics and bring them to the store at 300 W. Bailey St. on Fridays or Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds go to help the pets in our community.

Our Pet Pantry is an important community sharing program for families who need a little help with feeding their pets. We may enable families to keep their pets instead of surrendering them. So please help by donating a bag or can of pet food.

Finally, we have Glennies Glam Spa, a self-bathing room complete with shampoos, conditioners, towels, dryers and waterproof aprons. Bring your dirty dogs (or cats if you dare) and use our wonderful new facility named for a memorable Irish Wolfhound.

No excuses — you now know RCSPCA. Come join us to make a difference in our community.

* The Randolph County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals can be contacted at info@randolphspca.com or 336-672-1600.

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